Category Archives: Local News
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Weeks of Dec. 6 & 12, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Dec. 6 to Dec. 17, 2022. Dec. 6, 2022: Raven S. Thomas, 19, of Smiths Grove, and Ethan M. Perkins, 19, of...
Dec 19, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Dec. 12, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Dec. 12 to Dec. 16, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances ...
Dec 19, 2022
Petco takes unique approach to pet, farm needs at newest location in Glasgow
Connie Greer, right, accepts a check alongside the staff of Petco Health and Wellness Co. and volunteers of the Barren River Animal Welfare Association following a ribbon cutting at the store's newest...
Dec 16, 2022
Burkesville murder suspect arrested in California
BURKESVILLE - A man connected to a murder in Cumberland County was arrested in California last week. Kentucky State Police said the arrest stems from an investigation started on Sept. 26. Police respo...
Dec 16, 2022
Jones, Houchens reflect on roles in county government ahead of retirement
Sherry Jones, left, stands with Nancy Houchens near Christmas decorations inside the Barren County Government Center. The two are set to retire from public service at the end of the year with more tha...
Dec 15, 2022
Tennessee man captured in Glasgow after investigation
Isaac D. Adkisson, 19, was arrested as an out-of-state fugitive from Tennessee. He was linked to several crimes in the Clarksville, Tenn., area. (BARREN CO. DETENTION CENTER) GLASGOW - A Tennessee man...
Dec 15, 2022
Local dance company presents 'sensory-friendly' show
Children look onward as members of SOMA Center for Dance's cast perform "The Nutcracker" during a "sensory-friendly" show at the SOMA studio on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (PHOTOS SUBMITTED) By BRENNAN D....
Dec 15, 2022
Farmers RECC announces newest president, CEO
Tobias (Toby) Moss was publicly named as the newest president and CEO of Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (FARMERS RECC) SUBMITTED TO WCLU News GLASGOW - The Farmers RECC...
Dec 15, 2022
Chamber of Commerce announces newest board members
GLASGOW - The Barren County Chamber of Commerce announced its newest board members in a statement Wednesday afternoon. Chamber members voted in the election and the votes were ratified at the Dec. 8 m...
Dec 15, 2022
Poll: COVID not stopping Kentuckians' holiday plans
By NADIA RAMLAGAN, KENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION The majority of Kentucky families say they'll be gathering as usual for the holidays, according to a new poll. More than eight in 10 Kentuckians responded i...
Dec 14, 2022